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Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle Obama

Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

The author of the OP posted a follow-up link in post 30 that provides that information and the guy fired, in a statement, said that Michelle Obama got him fired.

If that's true it's pretty dumb.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Je Suis Charlie strikes again. Just be sure your comedy doesn't offend the media elites.


In my day, people were taught not to comment about physical features that people can't change or control. Race is one of those things....religion is not.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

If you want to call me a racist, have the balls and be man enough to say it.

I don't know your heart, but you do seem to side with racists.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Oh so he is an immigrant?

And here I thought he was an American.

My bad.

Nope, not a shred of racism and race baiting on the left.

Lol, is that a serious attempt at responding? Move along. I have no time for your cheap imitations of what a conservative sounds like. :)
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

I don't know your heart, but you do seem to side with racists.

You don't know anything about me. Would you like to back up your contention with some references or do you just like to libel people you don't know for kicks?
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

You don't know anything about me. Would you like to back up your contention with some references or do you just like to libel people you don't know for kicks?

Get off your high horse before you fall down and hurt yourself.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

If you want to call me a racist, have the balls and be man enough to say it.

Only someone who was obsessed with being called a racist would think that Texmex wants to call you a racist
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Only someone who was obsessed with being called a racist would think that Texmex wants to call you a racist

Of course, considering your posting record, you would side with the drive by libel. No big deal.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

I figured as much.

What? Did you figure I was correct in that you might fall down, or did you figure 2+2=4? You're being ambiguous.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

What? Did you figure I was correct in that you might fall down, or did you figure 2+2=4? You're being ambiguous.

I figured you aren't man enough to back up your accusations. The fact that Sangha supports your posts, confirms it.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Of course, considering your posting record, you would side with the drive by libel. No big deal.

Libel?

Would you like to back up your contention with some references or do you just like to libel people you don't know for kicks?
 
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I figured you aren't man enough to back up your accusations. The fact that Sangha supports your posts, confirms it.

First, I didn't call you a racist. You asked me if I thought you were a racist, to which I replied that I didn't know your heart. Surely you don't have a problem with this statement.

Second, I said you side with racists. I stand by this statement. Anyone, in my opinion, who believes that this comparison of the First Lady with a ape isn't racist is siding with racists.

If this offends you, you will just have to get over it by yourself.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

How about MILF - that seems to describe her well in some liberal quarters.

There is no way that is true.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

There is no way that is true.

Yeah... the only people I've ever seen praising Palin's beauty are her Conservative Fanboys. Liberals called her Caribou Barbie, the Lipstick Pig, Quasimodo's Mom, etc. MILF? Lol, not really.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Looked in the mirror lately?

Which one of any of your many posts actually contributes anything to the debate?

Been nice and all that, but ta ta....

Likewise to contributions.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

First, I didn't call you a racist. You asked me if I thought you were a racist, to which I replied that I didn't know your heart. Surely you don't have a problem with this statement.

Second, I said you side with racists. I stand by this statement. Anyone, in my opinion, who believes that this comparison of the First Lady with a ape isn't racist is siding with racists.

If this offends you, you will just have to get over it by yourself.
I will, then. On record. I think CanadaJohn is racist against blacks. Without question.

I would also add ... that should not be the least bit surprising or at all damning. Almost ALL older, white (and conservative) people are. My grandmother is, even if she's a lifelong Democrat, and I love her dearly. Still it makes me queasy whenever I hear her make a statement that is a negative judgement upon another person, based on their skin color.

Just as I find it queasy that CanadaJohn is defending very well-known, historical racial imagery.

I figured you aren't man enough to back up your accusations. The fact that Sangha supports your posts, confirms it.
 
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Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Je Suis Charlie strikes again. Just be sure your comedy doesn't offend the media elites.

Ah yes, nothing like comparing a company firing an employee it was unhappy with to jihadist murders. Exactly the same, great contribution to the thread.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Ah yes, nothing like comparing a company firing an employee it was unhappy with to jihadist murders. Exactly the same, great contribution to the thread.

Sorry you missed the analogy and got it so ****ing wrong. It's comparable to the outcry of free speech - Charlie should be allowed to make fun of Muslims and Mohammed, ridicule his image, and the world should protect the magazine's humour and political bite, but a gay fashionista should be driven from the air and ostracized completely for daring to make a nasty, snide comment about Michelle Obama's looks. It's the double standard so frequently at play here - your speech is protected and sacred as long as I support it.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Sorry you missed the analogy and got it so ****ing wrong. It's comparable to the outcry of free speech - Charlie should be allowed to make fun of Muslims and Mohammed, ridicule his image, and the world should protect the magazine's humour and political bite, but a gay fashionista should be driven from the air and ostracized completely for daring to make a nasty, snide comment about Michelle Obama's looks. It's the double standard so frequently at play here - your speech is protected and sacred as long as I support it.

You do realize that he was fired by a private corporation right? He's free to continue making his comments. He's just not free to do so on their channel. There is no violation of freedom of speech.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Sorry you missed the analogy and got it so ****ing wrong. It's comparable to the outcry of free speech - Charlie should be allowed to make fun of Muslims and Mohammed, ridicule his image, and the world should protect the magazine's humour and political bite, but a gay fashionista should be driven from the air and ostracized completely for daring to make a nasty, snide comment about Michelle Obama's looks. It's the double standard so frequently at play here - your speech is protected and sacred as long as I support it.

Anyone is free to call the First Lady whatever they want. Just don't expect not to be criticized because of it.
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Sorry you missed the analogy and got it so ****ing wrong. It's comparable to the outcry of free speech - Charlie should be allowed to make fun of Muslims and Mohammed, ridicule his image, and the world should protect the magazine's humour and political bite, but a gay fashionista should be driven from the air and ostracized completely for daring to make a nasty, snide comment about Michelle Obama's looks. It's the double standard so frequently at play here - your speech is protected and sacred as long as I support it.

because firing someone for what they say is just like killing someone for what they say
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

You do realize that he was fired by a private corporation right? He's free to continue making his comments. He's just not free to do so on their channel. There is no violation of freedom of speech.

Doh, let's state the obvious. What's free speech have to do with Charlie? It was taken as a symbol of free speech. It's a shame you don't understand the symbolism. The White House calling a TV station to fire and shut down someone who said something they find offensive. You don't think that's a little heavy handed, a little government enforcement through intimidation?
 
Re: Emmy-Winning Mexican Univision host Fired Over Racist "Planet of Apes"=Michelle O

Oh the irony.. Pffft. Pretty sure Figueroa, an Afro-Latino descendant, wouldn't exactly be considered "Thor material" in many parts of the world. :lamo


Univision Host Rodner Figueroa Fired Over Racist 'Planet Of The Apes' Comment Towards Michelle Obama (UPDATED)

[h=1]Univision Host Rodner Figueroa Fired Over Racist 'Planet Of The Apes' Comment Towards Michelle Obama[/h]Univision host Rodner Figueroa was fired Wednesday after comparing first lady Michelle Obama's appearance to that of someone from the cast of the "Planet of the Apes."The Emmy-winning host was dismissed over the racist remark said during his live segment on the entertainment news show "El Gordo Y La Flaca," HuffPost Voces first reported. Univision confirmed the news via e-mail earlier today.Figueroa's comment came while talking about make-up artist Paolo Ballesteros' viral undertaking of transforming himself into female celebrities. The fashionista, known for his critical "Fashion Police"-style remarks, analyzed Ballesteros' transformation for Michelle Obama with an original photo of the first lady beside it."Mind you, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she's part of the cast of "Planet of the Apes," the film," Figueroa said.Host Raúl de Molina attempted to counter the comment saying he thought Obama was very attractive. The show aired live on the East Coast and was edited for the West Coast.In addition to his appearances in "El Gordo Y La Flaca," Figueroa co-hosted the evening gossip show "Sal Y Pimienta." By Wednesday night, several sources informed HuffPost Voces of Figueroa's dismissal from Univision and the network had already taken down photos of the host from the shows' web pages.




Good. F$%K him.
 
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